The 6 Things Alex Honnold Can't Live Without
Honnold is known for his minimalism, both in climbing and in life. But there are couple items he deems essential.
Why Alex Honnold’s Free Solo of El Cap Scared Me
We all know Alex is the greatest climber of our generation. I trust him with my life. I trust him a little less with his own.
A Lesson in Type II Fun on El Capitan
Joe Hanson, Phillip Wright, and Dominic Joyce are three lads from England who challenged themselves to climb the Dawn Wall in 2016.
How Adam Ondra Pulled Off the Dawn Wall
The Czech climber just conquered one of the world's hardest routes in record time
An Excerpt from 'Wild New Brave': The First All-Woman Ascent of El Cap
In 1973 the faces of Yosemite were strikingly, male. For Lynn Hill, Sibylle Hechtel, and Bev Johnson this just became unacceptable.
Making History on the Dawn Wall
On January 14 as the sun was falling in Yosemite National Park, Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson completed what is arguably the most difficult ascent in the history of rock climbing. The duo remained on the wall for 19 days, climbing 3,000 vertical feet along widely spaced, razor-thin granite holds. Their prize: the first free ascent of El Capitan's Dawn Wall. With cell service throughout their climb and a team of photographers including Corey Rich and a crew from Big Up Productions tagging along, the pair generated a media buzz rarely seen in the climbing world. With athletes this determined, images this good, and a backdrop of one of America's favorite locations, the ingredients add up: History on the Dawn Wall.
Where Are the Best Places for Portaledge Camping?
How can I train for altitude climbing if I live near sea level?
I would like to conquer Yosemite's Halfdome in September. How can I train for altitude climbing if I live near sea level? Paul Chesterfield, Michigan
Yosemite Roulette
Climbing El Capitan without rope, gear, or safety net.
The Psychedelic First
Tommy Caldwell needed a challenge, so he decided to hoist his clanking gear rack and free-climb one of Yosemite's hardest routes—a punishing 5.14 called Magic Mushroom—in 24 hours or less. Matt Samet was there from start to finish to watch the planning, training, and performance of a superhuman athlete at the top of his game.
El Cap Speed Record
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Aces High
THE IDEA: Make one of the world's greatest Everest guides face his fear of heights. THE PLAN: Send him 3,000 feet up El Capitan with Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin, and Ivo Ninov. THE RESULT: Panic attacks, cold sweats, and one order of Depends.
Behind the Scenes: Climbing El Capitan
Video, podcast, and photo gallery
All Natural
The old Seven Wonders are history
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